Friday, December 25, 2015

White Christmas!

 Merry Christmas! We woke up to about 5 inches of snow with more falling--it finally stopped with about 8 inches total. I decided to get a picture of my Scrappy Snowmen Quilt on the blanket of snow in our front yard. It measures 28 inches square after washing. I quilted it vertically with my large wavy stitch on my Pfaff.
 I made it completely from my stash!  That means it is a freebie.
 I made an extra block for my label and embroidered the details on it. Speaking of details, it needs some buttons on each snowman, so I will work on that this afternoon.
 My hubby put the chains on his riding mower/snow plow and is out plowing our driveway. We have a large circular driveway and side driveway that total up to about the size of 4 tennis courts, so it takes him a couple of hours to plow it. A county plow came up and plowed our cul-de-sac already this morning--that is only the third time they have done it in 10 years. The snow is supposed to stick around and at night we will be in the single digits. I am thrilled to stay in and do some sewing.
We celebrated early this morning with Christmas gifts and breakfast. I got a few quilting goodies, new Ugg boots, some sage Fiestaware, an immersion hand blender, and some other luxury goodies--scarves, a knit cap, Reese's peanut butter cups, nail polish, bath bombs, pj pants, etc. We are having cheese fondue for dinner which takes 10 minutes to throw together. I planned it that way, so I can get some sewing done and enjoy the White Christmas outside of my windows instead of slaving in the kitchen all day. Have a Merry Christmas!

23 comments:

  1. I'm jealous of your snow! We've had lots of rain in wisconsin, but the temps have been too warm to make snow. The snowman quilt is so incredibly adorable! I might need to add this to my wish list. Merry Christmas!!

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  2. The snowman quilt is the best!! I love it, and sewing from your stash is great work!!

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  3. We've had about 2 feet over the last week. Snow is piled high everywhere from shoveling the driveway and walks. Last I looked we've got a week of sunny and cold. I'm not complaining as my back can use a shoveling break.

    I'm hoping to put together a few cottage blocks from my new calendar this weekend, just as soon asi cast on and complete a few rows on a knitted watchcap and build the Millenium Falcon. Merry Christmas!

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  4. Adorable quilt! Your Scrappy Snowmen are so cute and fun. I love quilts msde with a stash!! Thanks for the IG link, too.
    Susie

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  5. Christmas is the only time I miss snow. Thank you for sharing the picture of yours. Perfect for taking pictures of the snowman quilt.

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  6. Looks like a lovely dY, your quilt looks cute against the snow. Stay warm!

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  7. love the snowman quilt. I love using my stash for projects. No snow here and that's fine with me.

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  8. You are having NORMMAL Christmas weather...here we are in sweatshirts or normal shirts, no jackets, etc. And I am in PA / it's been very unusual but most of us are not complaining :) That snowman quilt is adorable !

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  9. You are having NORMMAL Christmas weather...here we are in sweatshirts or normal shirts, no jackets, etc. And I am in PA / it's been very unusual but most of us are not complaining :) That snowman quilt is adorable !

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  10. YEAH you got snow!! Isn't it wonderful!! Continue to enjoy break...which is even more wonderful!! LOL!! (PS love you little snowman wallhanging....)

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  11. Wow the snow looks wonderful....novelty for me!!!! Love your scrappy snowmen quilt!!

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  12. Your quilt is wonderful! And it looks amazing with the snow as a back drop.
    Our day saw high temps and hot winds. A huge contrast to your day.

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  13. Your snowman quilt finish is adorable, and the snow is the perfect setting for a picture of it! We keep having snow on top of snow here, and it is so-o-o cold! I am ready for a little warmer temperatures!

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  14. I adore these little snowmen. Thanks for sharing them with Oh Scrap! Stay warm!

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  15. This quilt is so adorable! And it looks great in the snow.

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  16. Love your snowmen! I'm still in AZ. We are "snowed out". 20 inches with 80 mph wind is so unheard of where we live. I'm actually kind of bummed I missed the storm! I'm ready to be home sewing again :)

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  17. I love that quilt!
    It's currently warm up here in Alaska, 38 degrees above zero at my house, and I'm listening to the water drip drip drip off the house...

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  18. Your scrappy snowmen quilt is so cute! And who doesn't love a "freebie"? We have not had any snow - which is not unusual for us but we have had rain, rain and more rain. But rainy days make good sewing days, too ;)

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  19. Your snowman are supersweet!!!
    Well, if you are going to make quilty snowmen, Nature will give you enough snow to make real snowmen. I know what I need to do. Now, where is the pattern for that snowman block? http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/

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  20. I love your snowmen. They're cute, plus they were a "freebie" Doesn't get much better than that :)

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